Recent Press

Press Releases, News & Updates from Explore and all of our education efforts.

Taylor County Middle School and Dyna-Mix Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Lincoln Middle School’s video submission in the North Central region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video provides insight into Dyna-Mix's custom rubber compounding process designed to meet customer needs.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-north-central-region-video-contest  to view the Taylor County Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice contest. Voting closes on March 19th at midnight.

Lincoln Middle School and FCX Systems, Inc.Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Lincoln Middle School’s video submission in the North Central region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video is a snapshot of how FCX has become a leader in the solid state power conversion industry. 

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-north-central-region-video-contest to view the Lincoln Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 19th at midnight.

South Middle School and Pioneer Conveyor, LLC Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release South Middle School’s video submission in the North Central region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases what happens inside Pioneer Conveyor, a leading bulk material conveyor manufacturing firm located in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-north-central-region-video-contest to view the South Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 19th at midnight.

Kendall Snodgress Receives a Special 2022 Emerging Elite in Manufacturing Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Kendall Snodgress has received special recognition with the awarding of the Emerging Elite in Manufacturing award for her work in the classroom. A Calhoun County Middle High School student, Snodgress has excelled as a leader in her Calhoun Empowerment courses. Snodgress will receive a $500 award designated for future educational advancement and endeavors. She will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

Kevin “Doug” Sands Receives 2022 Outstanding Industry Educator Award from the Explore the New Manufacturing Program

 The Explore the New Manufacturing Program announced today that Kevin “Doug” Sands has been recognized with an Outstanding Industry Educator award for his dedication in the classroom.  Sands is a teacher at United Technical Center, where he teaches machine tool technology and industrial robotics.  Sands will receive a $500 award designated for classroom enhancement.  He will also be presented with a commemorative wooden plaque and gift basket featuring products made in West Virginia. Procter & Gamble Company, a Gold Patron, along with Technimark, a Bronze Patron, are sponsors of the 2022 awards.

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